Meet the Great Eight

Barbara Baisden

Barbara Baisden – candidate for Glynn County Board of Commissioners, District 3
Barbara Baisden –
candidate for
Glynn County
Board of
Commissioners,
District 3

Glynn County Board of Commissioners, District 3
Barbara Baisden has taught in Glynn County schools for 25 years. Although she retired in 2010, she still subs regularly around the District.

A Brunswick native, she was the first teacher of the year honored at Satilla Elementary School in 1998. “Children have been my life for many, many years. They give me back as much as I have given them.” She thinks it’s critical to give children as much one-on-one time as possible, to find out what their true needs are.

Occupation: Educator
Residence: Brunswick

Campaign Website: https://www.baisdenforcommissioner.com/

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Glynn County Board of Commissioners

Julian “Puddy” Smith

Julian "Puddy" Smith - candidate for Glynn County Board of Commissioners, At-Large
Julian “Puddy” Smith – candidate for Glynn County Board of Commissioners, At-Large

Julian “Puddy” Smith
Glynn County Board of Commissioners, At-Large Post 1

A retired college professor, I spent ten years on town council and eight years on planning boards, elsewhere. I have owned a home on Saint Simons Island since 1993 and have attended almost all County Commission and Island Planning Commission meetings for the last, three years.

As a Commissioner, I would work hard to stop colleagues from ignoring the public and from wasting time and tax dollars. I am married and have three kids and five grandchildren.

Occupation: Retired Professor
Residence: Saint Simons Island

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Cedric King

Cedric King - candidate for Georgia State House District 167
Cedric King, Candidate for Georgia State House District 167

Cedric King
Georgia State House District 167
I am the Manager of Community Relations at Pinova Inc. and an active member of our community. I am currently serving on several community organizations, including the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber Executive Board, College of Coastal Georgia Trustee Foundation, Coastal Area District Development Authority Board, Glynn County Airport Commission, Coastal Georgia Basketball (Founder), Communities In Schools of Glynn Advisory Board and Glynn Academy School Council. My wife, Crystal and I, have two, wonderful children.
Occupation: Community Relations Manager
Residence: Brunswick

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cedric-King-for-GA-State-House-Rep-District-167-359999177836251/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedking1/

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Julie Jordan

Julie Jordan - candidate for Georgia State House, District 179
Julie Jordan – candidate for Georgia State House, District 179

Julie Jordan
Georgia State House, District 179
I have been lucky to call Coastal Georgia home for the past 19 years, working as a school counselor at Needwood and Glynn Middle Schools and currently serving as the registrar at Glynn Academy.

I want to give voters a choice, another voice other than that of local candidates who continually run unopposed. I want all voices to be heard and the issues of all people to matter.

Occupation: Educator
Residence: Saint Simons Island

Campaign Website: http://www.juliejordanforgeorgia.com/

Campaign Donation Site: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/the-committee-to-elect-julie-jordan-1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliejordanforgeorgia (@juliejordanforgeorgia)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliejordanforgeorgia/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/juliejordan4GA (@juliejordan4GA)

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Jerrold Dagen - candidate for Georgia State Senate, District 3
Jerrold Dagen – candidate for Georgia State Senate, District 3

Georgia State Senate, District 3
We should expect our representatives to work in the public interest, but today, more than ever, we have politicians pushing political agendas, instead of policies to help people.

We need new representation in office, and if we can’t find candidates to support, we have to be the change we want, and we have to run for office.

I support the state party’s agenda to promote education, the environment, the economy, equality, and voting rights. With your help, I will be your next state senator for District 3.

Occupation: Community Volunteer
Residence: Saint Simons Island

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DagenForSenate/